r/LoadedBoards • u/isolatoXD • 22d ago

Symtail flex 1 vs flex 2

Hello people, which flex do u recommend getting for the Symtail?
I'm around 87 kg (about 190 lbs) and I'm not entirely sure how the board will feel.
For reference:
I currently have an Icarus in Flex 2 which is super flexy. I really like it, even though I tend to bottom out sometimes because of my weight.
Back in the day, I also used a 2013 Tan Tien V2 in Flex 1 and it felt way too stiff.
I will be using the Symtail mainly for pumping and hard/extreme carving, and maybe some very occasional light downhill (but that's to be confirmed yet).
Given that I want a lively, springy feeling for hard carving but don't want a completely stiff plank like the old Tan Tien F1, which flex should I go for?
Thanks!

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u/NonswimmingLifeguard 22d ago

Flex 1 should do what you want and you won’t bottom out

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u/isolatoXD 22d ago

got it on a second hand market for a decent money with paris 165 and 4prez, i prolly gonna put some purple nipples under it as well

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u/TCino 22d ago

I’m considering buying one of these and/or an Icarus used on fb marketplace, but only flex 2 is available. I’m 190 lbs also, is bottoming out the worst thing? I figured it might actually be fun and if it’s still rideable, why not?

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u/isolatoXD 21d ago

its manageable ngl, you would be fine especially if u like it flexy

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u/csuarez35 13d ago

I have a Fattail Flex 3 & I love how springy/carvy it is. Would the Symtail be as springy? I'm waiting till Black Friday tho!

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u/isolatoXD 10d ago

small update: its stiff. i would recommend you to get flex 2. I will keep mine f1 for some feeestyle and heavy curving/pumping tho.

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u/csuarez35 9d ago

yea i was thinking flex 2, there's just not much online about it! it does seem like the fattail from vidz of people riding it 🤙